We have extended the deadline for letters of recommendation to Feb 22, 2013. Your recommenders should
still be able to upload letters at the links emailed to them.

This is a common
application form for several REU programs at Maryland. Please select
'Robotics (ISR)' in Section 4 to apply to the Miniature Robotics REU
and for robotics-specific instructions.

Special note: This
program is funded by
the National Science Foundation, a federal agency. Only U.S. citizens
and permanent residents are eligible to apply and to
participate.

The application requests basic personal and academic
information in addition to the following:
1. A scanned copy of your official transcript. An unofficial transcript
is okay if you don't have access to your official transcript.
2. Two letters of reference (at least one should be from a professor in
engineering, science or math). An email will be sent directly to your
references with a link for uploading a reference letter.
3. An essay (1 page max, single spaced, 12 pt font, 1"
margins) on why you are interested in participating in this program
(career and academic goals for example) including
one paragraph on how you feel that you can contribute to the diversity
of experiences among student participants. This is the SAME
thing as the "statement of purpose" requested on the application
website!